Workforce Adjustment

As rounds of cuts and lay-offs begin in the federal public service we need to remain vigilant about the Workforce Adjustment Appendix and ensure that departments are dealing with affected employees fairly. A merit assessment is used by managers to decide who will become surplus.

Public service jobs are in jeopardy due to the Harper Conservatives' austerity measures. But PSAC members at Treasury Board have rights and options under the Workforce Adjustment Appendix in our collective agreements.